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Abstract

The System x3100 M4 single socket tower server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several innovative features with a competitive price, either in a compact mini-tower form factor or standard tower form factor with hot-swap power supplies and disk drives. The System x3100 M4 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities. It leverages the next-generation dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon processor technology.

The System x3100 M4 single socket tower server is designed for small businesses and first-time server buyers looking for a solution to improve business efficiency. It delivers several innovative features with a competitive price, either in a compact mini-tower form factor or standard tower form factor with hot-swap power supplies and disk drives. The System x3100 M4 provides next-generation performance in an innovative and compact design with flexible configuration options, built-in security, and systems management capabilities. It leverages the next-generation dual-core and quad-core Intel Xeon processor technology.

The System x3100 M4 server is a compact, cost-effective, single-processor tower or rack-mountable server that has been optimized to provide outstanding availability, manageability, and performance features to small-to-medium-sized businesses, retail stores, or distributed enterprises. It supports the latest Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 family of processors (formerly codenamed "Ivy Bridge") for applications that require performance and stability, as well as Core i3, Pentium and Celeron processors for applications that require lower cost.

The system includes features not typically seen in this class of system, such as standard, embedded RAID-0/1, remote control capabilities even when the machine is powered off, and Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) on processor and memory. Some models also support hot-swap redundant power supplies and hot-swap disk drives.

Often small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) have limited IT budget and resources, and rely on partners or multitalented employees to help manage the company’s network. Business needs for efficiency improvement and retention of critical data require the use of a server that is easy to get up and running quickly and is dependable. You need to squeeze as much as possible out of your IT dollars, while saving cost on features not needed in an SMB environment. The System x3100 M4 is an ideal first server to meet those business needs. It was built for speed, yet eliminates costly design features found in general-purpose servers that are unnecessary for smaller businesses.

The x3100 M4 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:

Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.

Available 350 W power supply or 300 W 80 PLUS certified power supply.

The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v2 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.

Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy demands of power and thermally constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.

The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, a part of Calibrated Vectored Cooling™ technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.

Compact mini-tower which can be converted to a 4U rack form factor (models with fixed power supplies) or standard tower which can be converted to a 5U form factor (models with hot-swap power supplies), using an optional Tower-to-Rack conversion kit.

Two USB 2.0 ports on front. Four USB 2.0, one DB-15 video, one DB-9 serial, two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet network ports (one is dedicated, one is shared with IMM2) on rear. One internal USB port for internal USB tape drive.

Cooling

One speed-controlled non-redundant fan.

Power supply

One fixed 350 W AC or 300 W AC 80Plus Bronze power supply or up to two 430W hot-swap 80Plus redundant power supplies (model dependent)

Optional service upgrades are available through ServicePacs®: 24x7/NBD or four hours onsite repair, 1-year or 2-year warranty extension, remote technical support for Lenovo hardware and selected Lenovo and third-party (Microsoft, Linux, VMware) software.

Express models are preconfigured with additional components such as processors, memory, and disks with the purpose of making the ordering and installation process simpler. The following table lists the Express models that are available in certain regions.

The server supports only one processor, which is already installed in all standard and Express models. No additional processor options are available. The following table lists all processors available in standard models of x3100 M4 or via configure-to-order (CTO). If there is no corresponding where-used model for a particular processor, then that processor is only available through the CTO process or special bid.

Table 4. Processor options

Feature code*

Description**

Standard models where used

Processors announced September 2012

A38D

Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 55W

-

A38E

Intel Core i3-3220T 2.8 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 35W

-

A38B

Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 55W

-

A38C

Intel Core i3-3240T 3.0 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 35W

-

A38F

Intel Pentium G2120 3.0 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 65W

-

A38G

Intel Pentium G2120T 2.8 GHz 2C 3 MB 1600 MHz 35W

-

Processors announced July 2012

A38A

Intel Pentium G540T 2.1 GHz 2C 2 MB 1333 MHz 35W

-

A389

Intel Pentium G550 2.6 GHz 2C 2 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

A387

Intel Pentium G640 2.8 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

A388

Intel Pentium G640T 2.4 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 35W

-

A386

Intel Pentium G860T 2.6 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 35W

-

A385

Intel Pentium G870 3.1 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

Processors announced May 2012

A2UV

Intel Xeon E3-1220L v2 2.0 GHz 2C 8 MB 1600 MHz 17W

-

A2UT

Intel Xeon E3-1220 v2 3.1 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W

B2x

A2US

Intel Xeon E3-1230 v2 3.3 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W

C2x

A2UR

Intel Xeon E3-1240 v2 3.4 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W

-

A2UU

Intel Xeon E3-1265L v2 2.5 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 45W

-

A2UQ

Intel Xeon E3-1270 v2 3.5 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W

F4x

A2UP

Intel Xeon E3-1280 v2 3.6 GHz 4C 8 MB 1600 MHz 69W

-

A2HA

Intel Celeron G440 1.6 GHz 1C 1 MB 1066 MHz 35W

-

Processors announced September 2011

A0W5

Intel Xeon E3-1220 3.1 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W

62x

A158

Intel Xeon E3-1220L 2.2 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 20W

-

A0W1

Intel Xeon E3-1230 3.2 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W

-

A0W3

Intel Xeon E3-1240 3.3 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W

-

A157

Intel Xeon E3-1260L 2.4 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 45W

-

A0W2

Intel Xeon E3-1270 3.4 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 80W

82x

A155

Intel Xeon E3-1280 3.5 GHz 4C 8 MB 1333 MHz 95W

-

A0W4

Intel Core i3-2100, 3.1 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

42x

A156

Intel Core i3-2120, 3.3 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

A2x

A2E5

Intel Core i3-2130 3.4 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

A19G

Intel Pentium G620 2.6 GHz 2C 3 MB 1066 MHz 65W

-

A2E7

Intel Pentium G630 2.7 GHz 2C 3 MB 1066 MHz 65W

-

A19F

Intel Pentium G840 2.8 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

A19E

Intel Pentium G850 2.9 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

32x

A2E6

Intel Pentium G860 3.0 GHz 2C 3 MB 1333 MHz 65W

-

* No additional processor options are available. The server supports only one processor, which is already included in a standard or custom configuration.** Processor detail: Processor quantity, processor model, core speed, number of cores, L3 cache, memory speed, thermal design power (TDP) rating

Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service and support worldwide.

The x3100 M4 has four DIMM slots, and only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs are supported. The CPU has two memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel.

Configuration rules:

If more than one DIMM is planned to be installed, then DIMMs must be installed in a pair, and both DIMMs in a pair must be identical in type and size.

Models with Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 series processors support DIMMs operating at up to 1600 MHz provided the processors support this memory speed and all DIMMs installed are rated at 1600 MHz.

The following table lists the supported 2.5-inch drive options. Hot-swap SATA HDDs and hot-swap SAS HDDs can be intermixed but not in the same array. Hot-swap HDDs cannot be intermixed with simple-swap HDDs.

The ServeRAID C100 is an integrated SATA controller with software RAID capabilities. It is a cost-effective way to provide reliability, performance, and fault-tolerant disk subsystem management to help safeguard your valuable data and enhance availability. The ServeRAID C100 has the following specifications:

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

Onboard SATA controller with software RAID capabilities

Supports 3 Gbps SATA ports

Support for up to two virtual drives

Support for virtual drive sizes greater than 2 TB

Fixed stripe unit size of 64 KB

Support for MegaRAID Storage Manager management software

Note: The ServeRAID C100 is not supported with virtualization. No support for VMware ESX, vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V.

Some models have the ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller standard and the onboard C100 is disabled. The M1015 has the following specifications:

The server supports the internal tape drive options listed in the following table. Internal tape drives are installed in a 5.25" HH bay. A maximum of one tape drive is supported. SAS tape drives require SAS HBA to be installed in server. USB tape drives are connected to the dedicated USB tape drive connector on the system board.

For models with a fixed 350 W AC power supply or one fixed 300 W AC 80 Plus Bronze power supply, as listed in Tables 2 and 3, there are no additional power supply options. For models with a hot-swap 430 W AC power supply, the part number to order a second power supply is listed in the following table.

The server contains Integrated Management Module II (IMM2), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM2 lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The server includes IMM2 Basic and can be upgraded to IMM2 Standard and IMM2 Advanced with FoD licenses, however, you may need to upgrade system firmware to the latest levels (at least level 28n) to support these upgrades.

IMM2 Basic has the following features:

Industry-standard interfaces and protocols

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0

Common Information Model (CIM)

Advanced Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) support

Continuous health monitoring

Shared Ethernet connection

Domain Name System (DNS) server support

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support

Embedded Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)

LAN over USB for in-band communications to the IMM

Serial over LAN

Server console serial redirection

IMM2 Standard (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3900) has the following features in addition to the IMM2 Basic features

Remote access via a secure Web console

Access to server vital product data (VPD)

Automatic notification and alerts

Continuous health monitoring and control

E-mail alerts

Syslog logging support

Enhanced user authority levels

Event logs that are time stamped, saved on the IMM, and that can be attached to e-mail alerts

IMM2 Advanced (as enabled using the Feature on Demand software license key using part number 90Y3901) adds the following features on top of those of IMM Standard:

Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz with up to 23 bits per pixel color depths, regardless of the system state

Remotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client

Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server

Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

The x3100 M4 has a 1-year onsite warranty with 9x5/NBD terms. Lenovo offers warranty service upgrades through ServicePacs. The ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types, service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available in a particular country. For more information about ServicePac offerings available in your country, see the ServicePac Product Selector at:https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac

In general, the types of ServicePacs are:

Warranty and maintenance service upgrades

One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage

Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours (selected areas)

One or two years of warranty extension

Remote technical support services

One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/NBD for all severities

Installation and startup support for System x® servers

Remote technical support for System x servers

Software support - Support Line

Microsoft or Linux software

VMware

IBM Systems Director

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

Table 15. Warranty service definitions

Term

Description

Onsite repair

A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.

24x7x2 hour

A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including holidays.

24x7x4 hour

A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including holidays.

9x5x4 hour

A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If after 1:00 p.m. it is determined that onsite service is required, the customer can expect the service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day.

9x5 next business day

A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day after we receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The server supports attachment to external storage expansion enclosures using the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller. The server can also be attached to supported external storage systems as described in the next section below.

The controller supports connectivity to the external expansion enclosures that are listed in the following table. Up to nine expansion enclosures can be daisy-chained per one adapter port. For better performance, distribute expansion enclosures evenly across both adapter ports.

Table 16. External expansion enclosures

Partnumber

Description

Maximum quantity supported per one controller

610012X

EXP2512 Storage Enclosure

17

610024X

EXP2524 Storage Enclosure

9

The external SAS cables listed in the following table support connectivity between external expansion enclosures and the controller.

The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by the server and can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server may support other disk systems that are not listed in this table. For further information, refer to the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center at: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.

Table 21. External backup options

Part number

Description

External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives

87651UX

1U Tape Drive Enclosure

87651NX

1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)

Tape enclosure adapters (with cables)

44E8869

USB Enclosure Adapter Kit

40K2599

SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit

Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures

00D2786

RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge

00D2787

RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge

00D2788

RDX Internal USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge

49Y9898

Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive

00D8924

Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive

External backup units*

362532Y

RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 320GB Cartridge

362550Y

RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 500GB Cartridge

36251TY

RDX External USB 3.0 Dock with 1TB Cartridge

3628L5X

Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)

3628N5X

Half High LTO Gen 5 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)

* These external tape drives can be ordered through the System x sales channel. The server might support other tape drives that are not listed in this table. See the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) for further information.

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